Drive or Fly: Springville, NY to Brooklyn, NY?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for BUF–JFK. At 362 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

7h 43m

Distance

362.4 mi

Total Cost

$116

CO2

146 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$81

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 32m

33m in the air

Air Distance

276 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

70 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Springville, NY → BUF 45m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 33m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

JFK → Brooklyn, NY 14m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Springville, NY BUF — Buffalo Niagara International Airport 30 mi, ~45m drive

Brooklyn, NY JFK — John F. Kennedy International Airport 9 mi, ~14m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BUF and JFK. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 4h 11m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

9h 52m

8h 20m on rail

Total Cost

$58

CO2

17 kg

Route

Empire Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Springville, NY → Buffalo 41m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 500m

Arrival 10m

Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station → Brooklyn, NY 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $58) $58

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Buffalo 28 mi, ~41m drive

To Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 7 mi, ~11m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	7h 43m	3h 32m	9h 52m
Total cost (1 person)	$116	$186	$58
Carbon footprint	146 kg CO₂	70 kg CO₂	17 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 13, 2026.

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